Framed by Success: Framemakers
You know your business is doing something right when your loyal South Island customer base grows so big it crosses Cook Strait and beyond. One such business is Framemakers, owned and operated by Graham and Lynn Barr. Their fine art printing service utilises a large format printer that affords many printing options, including […]
All smoke & mirrors
Mirrors are clever design pieces that can make or break your décor. Taking on many roles, they can be a piece of wall art, for lightening and brightening, creating optical illusions, distracting, or highlighting – checking out your reflection is just a bonus! Hanging a mirror certainly has a multifaceted effect. Facing a […]
Let your light shine: Trenzseater
It goes without saying that the right lighting can transform a stylish house into a much-loved home. The advice of a good interior design specialist can take the headache out of choosing and positioning lights – especially one that has the world’s top lighting companies at his fingertips. Enter Trenzseater’s Ben Lewis, a […]
Balancing architecture with interior design: Craig South
Rather than treating interior design as a finishing touch, architect Craig South suggests a collaborative approach can be much more effective. Architects and interior designers have traditionally tended to work apart but, in my experience, it’s far better to have both on the same page and working together from an early stage. Having […]
Autumn: nature’s planting time – Oderings Landscaping
With the first signs of snow on the mountains and a distinct freshness to the air at night; it reminds us that autumn is upon us. There are several landscaping jobs to consider when getting your property ready for autumn and beyond. Get planting Did you know autumn is known as nature’s planting […]
Gold Rush
Gold is adding its illustrious touch to our homewares this season. This magical metallic in its purest golden form will now out-shine recent trends of copper and bronze. Gold pairs beautifully with silver – a perfect balancing act that is easy on the eye. It doesn’t have to be all matching chrome in […]
Basket Case
Where would we be without baskets? Used since ancient times to carry water, store household items and keep food dry, not much has changed as we continue to see the intrinsic value of baskets in our day to day lives. As we increasingly seek alternatives to plastic, baskets boast that eco-luxury appeal and savvy […]
Built to last: Willow Landscapes
Carl Gildea is passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces. He’s a perfectionist who after 15 years travelling the world and improving landscapes along the way, finally put down roots in the Garden City. What did he want to do here? He wanted to establish his own company and build gardens that will stand long and […]
For the love of art: Art Metro
Thanks to her father spying an Art Metro advert in the paper, Chelsea Burnside, a 24-year-old office administrator, rediscovered her love for art. “I studied art throughout high school, but lost touch with it for around four years after leaving. My family have always encouraged me to get back into it, so I […]
Taking life by horns: Amanda King
A Canterbury photographer with a unique niche loves telling the stories of the animals she meets. Amanda King talks to her majestic models in a calming voice, while she takes their photograph for her company ‘By the Horns’. The result is striking framed and canvas portraits of intriguing farmyard animals with personality. Originally […]
